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Vol. 8, Issue 1, Part A (2026)

A Critical Study of Political Allegory and Power in George Orwell’s Animal Farm

Author(s):

Basavaraj VN

Abstract:

George Orwell’s Animal Farm (1945) is one of the most influential political allegories in modern English literature. Though presented in the form of a simple animal fable, the novel offers a powerful critique of totalitarianism, political corruption, and the betrayal of revolutionary ideals. Orwell uses animals and a farm setting to reflect the events of the Russian Revolution and the rise of Stalinist dictatorship. This research paper aims to examine Animal Farm as a political allegory with special reference to power, propaganda, class exploitation, and the manipulation of language. The study adopts a qualitative and textual analytical method, supported by secondary sources such as books, journals, and critical essays. The paper concludes that Animal Farm remains relevant in contemporary society as a warning against authoritarianism and blind obedience.

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International Journal of Research in English
How to cite this article:
Basavaraj VN. A Critical Study of Political Allegory and Power in George Orwell’s Animal Farm. Int. J. Res. Engl. 2026;8(1):35-37. DOI: 10.33545/26648717.2026.v8.i1a.589
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